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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.95, 651.13 and 285.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.95, 651.13 and 285.37 is: 393.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.95 : 651.13 = 285.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.95/651.13 = 285.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.95x = 651.13 × 285.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.95x = 185,809.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,809.71/471.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.71

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